Things to do in The Common, Dorset
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of The Common, Dorset.
The Great Outdoors in The Common
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of The Common.
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Broadoak Orchard | Dorset Wildlife Trust
A charming pocket of old orchard - sit a while in the dappled shade of an apple tree and watch the insects buzz by.
Girdlers Coppice | Dorset Wildlife Trust
A fine example of oak woodland and hazel coppice with a very rich ground flora
Greenhill Down | Dorset Wildlife Trust
A reserve with a mix of different habitats, attracting a wide variety insects and birds
Mill Ham Island | Dorset Wildlife Trust
This little visited area offers a retreat for otters
Collyer's Brook | Dorset Wildlife Trust
A peaceful place to take a time out.
Fontmell Down | Dorset Wildlife Trust
A rare chance to see stunning displays of chalk downland flowers and butterflies with stunning views over the Blackmore Vale.
Ashley Wood | Dorset Wildlife Trust
Ancient hazel and ash coppice which is carpeted in bluebells in the Spring
Hendover Coppice | Dorset Wildlife Trust
A peaceful woodland site once used as a place for reflection by monks from the Hillfield Friary
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History and Heritage in The Common
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of The Common.
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Fiddleford Manor | English Heritage
The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.
Athelhampton House | A Great Day Out | Dorchester Dorset
Athelhampton House & Gardens, Tudor House Visitor Attraction set in the heart of Dorset, enjoy the historic house, explore the gardens and enjoy a cream tea in the Coach House restaurant.
Sherborne Old Castle | English Heritage
Sherborne Old Castle is a romantic 12th century ruin set in beautiful grounds next to New Sherborne Castle.
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The Arts in The Common
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of The Common.
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Blandford Town Museum
Gold Hill Museum
Shaftesbury's local history museum at the top of Gold Hill with a cottage garden and wonderful views. Ancient and Roman archaeology, Saxon roots, agricultural and market heritage, local traditions, domestic life, cottage industries, politics etc
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
The Common
Fifehead St Quintin
Belchalwell
Belchalwell Street
Woolland
Okeford Fitzpaine
Fifehead Neville
Ibberton
Broad Oak
Rivers' Corner
Sturminster Common
Kingston
Droop
Puxey
Woodrow
The Bridge
Newton
Rolls Mill
Turnworth
Fiddleford
Stoke Wake
Wonston
Shillingstone
Hazelbury Bryan
Pidney
Bagber
Sturminster Newton
Rixon
Park Gate
Lydden
Hammoon
Lydlinch
Gold Hill
Hedge End
Child Okeford
King's Stag
East Pulham
Winterborne Houghton
Mappowder
Little Ansty (Pleck)
Pleck (Little Ansty)
Fontmell Parva
Manston
Hanford
Westfields
Hinton St Mary
Hilton
Winterborne Stickland
Ansty Cross
Lower Ansty
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